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Petrie (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick. Example: “Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland.”

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A Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.
"Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland."
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Etymology

It comes from a Scots diminutive form of Peter and Patrick.

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What does “Petrie” mean?
The word “Petrie” means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.
How do you use “Petrie” in a sentence?
Here is “Petrie” used in a sentence: “Petrie is a well-known surname in Scotland.”
What part of speech is “Petrie”?
“Petrie” is a name.
What is the meaning of Petrie?
"Petrie" (name) means a Scottish surname derived from a diminutive of Peter or Patrick.